Londoners: The Days and Nights of London Now--As Told by Those Who Love… (utgåvan 2012)

Stories of all sorts of different people who make up the wonder of London ( )

Book Title: "Londoners”
Author: Craig Taylor
Published By: Ecco Book an imprint of Harper Collins
Age Recommended: 17+
Reviewed By: Kitty Bullard
Raven Rating: 4.5

Review: I have always wanted to go to London, to walk the streets of England and see exactly how they live there. I still have the desire to go, perhaps more now than ever before. I can say that reading Craig Taylor’s book, “Londoners” was almost like being there. The stories are fantastic and vibrant the writing is fluid and keeps you interested. This is truly a great book! ( )

Londoners. An excellent concept for a book. I had great expectations but was disappointed. This compendium of 83 interviews ( and 400 pages) of Londoners seemed a sure thing, and in fact it delivered some excellent commentary by the subjects, but rarely. In too many cases, one could have scratched the word "London" in the discussion and replaced it with "Philadelphia" or 'Cairo' without being any less factual. So, some interesting subjects, but it didn't deliver the promised insight into London life, the London experience, etc. etc. Perhaps there were six interviews of London residents, e.g., the voice of the woman who announces tube stations,that gave me insights into London 2011/12 and/or were particularly interesting. A good idea that doesn't deliver. Strengths - made me realize that there is probably not another city in the world that doesn't present the diverse ethnic background that London does. ( )

Very interesting book about people and London, in the form of a series of people's stories about themselves and the city. It's a pretty good picture of the love and hatred and ambivalence that the city provokes. Craig Taylor found some very interesting people to interview. ( )

Wonderful set of accounts from people on their views of London - mixed, some happy, some sad - but a great overall read. Recommended - particularly good for reading in small chunks. ( )